This Week in Agri-Food — Brussels (#29, 2026)
Definitive anti-dumping duties on Chinese pea protein; major simplification of sustainability reporting standards; new animal feed additives authorised; ASF control zones updated in Italy and Poland.
September 21, 2026 to September 27, 2026
Definitive anti-dumping duties on Chinese pea protein; major simplification of sustainability reporting standards; new animal feed additives authorised; ASF control zones updated in Italy and Poland.
📋 In This Week's Newsletter
• 📅 This Week's Calendar in Brussels
• 🇪🇺 European Commission
• ⚖️ EU Legislation
• 🤝 EU Council
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week
This Week's Calendar in Brussels
- Agriculture and Fisheries Council: On September 28, the EU Council's Agriculture and Fisheries Council configuration is scheduled to hold an ministerial meeting in Brussels.
- Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI): On September 28, the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) is scheduled to meet. Agenda includes: Chair’s announcements; Date of next meetings; Exchange of views with the Commission and national authority representatives on food safety, traceability and import to Europe.
- Committee on International Trade (INTA): On September 28, the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade (INTA) is scheduled to meet. Agenda includes: Chair’s announcements; Date of next meetings; Establishing a framework of measures for the acceleration of industrial capacity and decarbonisation in strategic sectors and amending Regulations (EU) 2018/1724, (EU) 2024/1735 and (EU) 2024/3110.
- Committee on International Trade (INTA): On September 28, the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade (INTA) is scheduled to meet. Agenda includes: * * *; Chair’s announcements; Coordinators’ meeting.
European Commission
Eurobarometer survey finds strong support for EU agriculture and farmers
According to the latest Eurobarometer survey published on 21 September 2026, 95% of Europeans consider agriculture and rural areas important for Europe's future, while 93% say securing a stable food supply is crucial. The survey, conducted between May and June 2026 across all 27 Member States, found 70% believe the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) benefits all Europeans, citing achievements in food security, reasonable prices, and sustainable resource management. Quality and origin of food are the most important factors for European consumers, with nearly eight in ten respondents valuing EU origin. The Commission will launch a new 'European food' campaign, as announced in President von der Leyen's State of the Union speech. Christophe Hansen, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, noted the alignment between public priorities and CAP objectives.
EU Legislation (Official Journal)
Definitive anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of pea protein from China
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2101 of 24 September 2026 imposes a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of high-protein pea protein originating in the People’s Republic of China. Duties range from 40.5% to 67.1% for named companies and 67.1% for all other imports. The regulation follows an extensive investigation under Regulation (EU) 2016/1036, which found significant dumping and resulting injury to the EU industry. The measure is effective from the day following publication in the Official Journal.
Commission renews and updates authorisation of animal feed additives
Several Commission Implementing Regulations published between 18 and 25 September 2026 renew or authorise feed additives for all animal species, including tocopherol extracts (2026/2084), menadione sodium bisulphite (2026/2115), diclazuril (2026/2086), L-isoleucine (2026/2087), clinoptilolite of volcanic origin (2026/2091), citronella essential oil (2026/2128), star anise essential oil (2026/2090), lavender tincture (2026/2120), marjoram and rosemary essential oils (2026/2110, 2026/2113), L-cysteine hydrochloride (2026/2129), and endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (2026/2130). The regulations set out specific conditions for use, labelling, and transitional periods for existing stocks.
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Commission Delegated Regulations simplify and amend sustainability reporting standards
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1560 establishes sustainability reporting standards for voluntary use by undertakings protected by the value chain cap, supplementing Directive 2013/34/EU. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1563 amends Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2772 to simplify sustainability reporting requirements, reducing mandatory datapoints and clarifying the application of the materiality principle. The new standards apply for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2027.
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Commission registers 'Nivegy-völgy / Nivegy-völgyi' as PDO in the Union register
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2105 of 14 September 2026 registers 'Nivegy-völgy / Nivegy-völgyi' as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) under Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. The registration follows the conclusion of the opposition procedure, with no statements of opposition received.
Definitive anti-dumping duty imposed on Chinese alkyl phosphonic acids and sodium salts
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2088 of 18 September 2026 imposes a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain alkyl phosphonic acids and their sodium salts originating in China. Duties range from 156.7% to 192.2% based on company. The regulation follows findings of significant dumping and injury to the Union industry under Regulation (EU) 2016/1036.
Commission amends ASF disease control zones in Italy, Lithuania, and Poland
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2135 of 18 September 2026 updates Annexes I and II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, redefining African swine fever (ASF) control zones in Italy, Lithuania, and Poland. The changes reflect new outbreaks in wild and kept porcine animals and the lifting of certain restrictions where disease control has proven effective.
EU Council
Agriculture and Fisheries Council to discuss post-2027 CAP and fisheries support
The Agriculture and Fisheries Council scheduled for 28 September 2026 will seek to reach a partial general approach on the regulation setting out post-2027 EU support for the Common Fisheries Policy, maritime and aquaculture policies, and the ocean pact. Ministers will also discuss the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy and exchange views on the situation of agricultural markets.
What We're Reading This Week
- France extends fuel subsidies to shield consumers from skyrocketing energy prices: French government expands fuel subsidies to help households cope with rising energy costs amid inflation concerns.
- Macron asks EU to relax energy and climate rules to ease soaring fuel prices: Macron urges the EU to loosen energy and climate regulations in response to rising fuel costs and economic pressures.
